Psychologist- Local Recovery Coordinator

## Staff Psychologist (GS-11 to GS-13)

We are seeking Staff Psychologists to provide comprehensive psychological services across various patient populations. This role offers professional growth opportunities, with grade levels ranging from entry to full performance.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments and assessment methods.
• Design and implement effective treatment strategies tailored to patient needs.
• Integrate new clinical procedures and evidence-based practices into daily work.
• Conduct or participate in clinical research activities, including project design, data acquisition, and team collaboration.
• Provide expert professional advice and consultation on psychological and behavioral health matters (for GS-13 level).

### Requirements:

• **Citizenship:** United States Citizenship is required.
• **Language:** Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• **Licensure:** Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

* **Licensure Exception:** Non-licensed applicants meeting eligibility may be appointed temporarily as a "graduate psychologist" (GS-11 or GS-12) for up to two years. This requires practicing under supervision of a licensed psychologist and obtaining full licensure within the temporary period is mandatory for continued employment.

• **Experience (Grade-Specific):

* **GS-11 (Entry Level):** No experience beyond the basic requirements. * **GS-12 (Developmental Level):** At least one year of professional psychologist experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating knowledge of diverse treatments/assessments, strategy design, clinical procedures, and basic research tasks. * **GS-13 (Full Performance Level):** At least two years of professional psychologist experience, with one year equivalent to the GS-12 level, demonstrating ability to apply treatments to the full range of patient populations, provide professional consultation, and knowledge of clinical research literature.

### Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with working with Veterans, particularly within Substance Abuse Recovery Programs.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in evidence-based psychological practices.

### Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks including light to moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), light carrying, reaching, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, rapid mental and muscular coordination, near and far vision, depth perception, color distinction, hearing (aid permitted), and emotional/mental stability. A pre-employment physical examination is required.

### Important Note:

• Applicants pending completion of educational or licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fully met.